Stigma in Poverty

Tyler, Imogen (2025) Stigma in Poverty. Station House Media, GBR.

Abstract

This film explores the realities of living in poverty and the stigma that often surrounds it. Through the voices of people with lived experience, it reveals how factors such as homelessness, addiction, mental health, and social media shape people’s lives and public perceptions. Professor Imogen Tyler collaborated with Station House Media in the production of a film "Stigma in Poverty" about lived experiences of poverty stigma for Challenge Poverty Week (Scotland). Coordinated by the Poverty Alliance, Challenge Poverty Week (Monday 6 October to Sunday 12 October 2025) is cross-sectorial campaign that challenges the stigma and discrimination often associated with poverty, and encourages a unified voice against the injustice of poverty. The film was screened in Aberdeen during Challenge Poverty week and has now been posted on YOUTUBE. The full film is here. A short promo for social media is here.